All In For The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica's Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament

April 17, 2014 --

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica(BGCSM) is hosting a Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament & party April 24 at the Lexus Santa Monica showroom as part of its 70thAnniversary celebration.More than 200 guests are expected including celebrities, VIPs, trend-setting young professionals and "Silicon Beach" entrepreneurs.

Funds raised at this Texas Hold'em celebrity tournament produced by Traci Szymanski will go towards improving and expanding BGCSM's award-winning programs and services that reach 8,000 children, across 109 zip codes. "Our mission is toinspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential," says Janis Morse, Director of Development, BGCSM. "We are excited to announce that we have expanded to 11 sites in and around Santa Monica, and are reachingeven more underserved youth."

DJ doesha will be providing music & guests will have the opportunity to bid on valuable auction items, enjoy cocktails by Venice Beer Company, Ton Benito Tequila and Mangria. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided Santa Monica restaurantTINGA.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa MonicaFounded in 1944, Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica currently serves approximately 8,000 youth through memberships and community outreach at 11 sites in & around Santa Monica. Programs span across education, leadership, recreation & more. The Club operates with the objective of serving children from all backgrounds, regardless of economic circumstances ensuring that youth ages 6 to 18 have a safe & nurturing environment to develop socially, succeed in school, stay physically active & prepare for positive futures. Visit us atwww.smbgc.org, follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/smbgcfan) & Twitter (twitter.com/SMBGC)